Clemson backup quarterback Hunter Johnson is transferring from the program, leaving the Tigers with three scholarship quarterbacks.

The school confirmed the decision in an announcement Monday.

“While it is always disappointing to lose a great person and a great player, I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Hunter and watch him grow and develop over the last year and a half,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement. “Hunter is one of the best young men I have ever coached and has a very bright future ahead of him.

Johnson, a former five-star recruit from Brownsburg, Ind., completed 8 of 14 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown and one interception in the spring game. He also rushed for a touchdown.

Last season He was 21 of 31 for 234 yards and two scores in seven games.

“I want to thank Coach Swinney and the Clemson family for giving me the opportunity to be a part of something special,” Johnson said. “I’ve met some amazing people who I will forever call family. I am a better man and a better football player because of my time spent at Clemson.”

Clemson had six quarterbacks on the roster entering 2018, but Zerrick Cooper and Tucker Israel announced their transfers earlier this year.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Joe Arcangelo (41) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Blue-White spring game at Beaver Stadium. T Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports